The only cheesecake that matters during fall is pumpkin cheesecake. Am I right? You may think that cheesecake is annoying to make. And if you're thinking of the kind that you make in a springform pan, you'd be correct. But there are so many ways to get your pumpkin cheesecake fix without having to deal with a water bath. Think lasagna, "fries," brownies and these cheesecake bars.

Jonathan Boulton

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The pumpkin layer is basically a soft and pillowy pumpkin spice cookie that tastes like pie. One bowl is all you need. And the cheesecake layer is exactly as it sounds, only better. With a mix of both cream cheese and sour cream and just a touch of sugar, it's not overly sweet.

Jonathan Boulton

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For as little effort as the recipe requires, the reward is very high. Each bar is fall personified into a pretty swirled bite. Speaking of swirls, don't be intimidated by the orange and white pattern. All you need is a butter knife and a vision. (Both batters are a little too thick for a toothpick.)